A simple prediction tool for inhaled corticosteroid response in asthmatic children

A simple prediction tool for inhaled corticosteroid response in asthmatic children

Abstract Background Inhaled corticosteroids are recommended as the first-line controller medication for childhood asthma owing to their multiple clinical benefits. However, heterogeneity in the response towards these drugs remains a significant clinical problem. Methods Children aged 5 to 18 years w...

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Main Authors: Yi-Fan Wu, Ming-Wei Su, Bor-Luen Chiang, Yao-Hsu Yang, Ching-Hui Tsai, Yungling L. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Childhood asthma
Inhaled corticosteroid
Drug response
Prediction model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0533-0

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